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Default Aug 07, 2022 at 08:27 AM
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Does anyone here have any experience with the psychological symptoms that can come after a head injury? I feel more irritable than usual, and I feel like I have trouble concentrating, or to be more accurate like I'm not even thinking at all sometimes. I also feel like I am oscillating between way too anxious in social situations to way to casual. About three and a half years ago I had two concussions relatively close together (about four months apart) and I think it has to do with that.

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Default Aug 07, 2022 at 10:21 AM
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I'm so very sorry this is happening to you. How awful.

When I was 12 years old I suffered a severe head injury and it affected me profoundly and still does even to this very day. I've read some articles in popular magazines [not scholarly research periodicals] that football players sometimes suffer cognitive deficits after traumatic brain injuries. I don't know that much about it. I really should read more since it relates to me too.

Do you think it would be helpful to you to be seen by a licensed neurologist?

I can certainly identify with you and sure you find answers and relief! ! !
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Default Aug 07, 2022 at 11:23 AM
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Hi @annoyedgrunt84

I have not had a traumatic brain injury myself, but I believe what you describe are common symptoms. I hope you can get some help.
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Does anyone here have any experience with the psychological symptoms that can come after a head injury? I feel more irritable than usual, and I feel like I have trouble concentrating, or to be more accurate like I'm not even thinking at all sometimes. I also feel like I am oscillating between way too anxious in social situations to way to casual. About three and a half years ago I had two concussions relatively close together (about four months apart) and I think it has to do with that.
:grouphug: :sadhug: :hug: Sometime head injury can cause a person to have many physical as well as mental health problems. They did a study on those who played football and found that many suffered from unexplainable headache, unexplained mood swings. I would recommend watching the movie Concussion that had Will Smith it shows real document about head injuries.

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Default Aug 08, 2022 at 07:19 PM
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There is something called "post concussion syndrome" with symptoms you describe. If the symptoms are bothering you it would be a good idea to get checked out by a doc. If you see a pdoc I suggest talking to her/him about it.
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It's really the irritability that I notice the most, and the just feeling like my brain doesn't work as well.

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After a severe head injury,which was in my childhood,I had head aches, had floaters in my vision, vertigo,and mood swings. I remember my grades went down drastically for a couple of years after that injury.I couldn't focus on any one thing at a time.My headaches transformed into migraines but disappeared miraculously in my adult life. Thank God. My grades went up again in highschool and I was able to focus.I could say there was slow improvement that happened as time progressed.All this is with out any medical help.
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